Being the huge fan of Big Daddy Kane that I am, it was cool to see who he regarded as the best in rap. I wasn't completely surprised by his choices for some of the categories, some I didn't agree with, but I respect them nonetheless. Check 'em out, what do you think?
These are just my opinions based on skill & longevity. Not hype & popularity.
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) January 12, 2013
Kane decided to "Set It Off" with his Top 5 MCs, himself included, of course.
Top 5 MC's: Me, KRS, Rakim, Kool G Rap, Nas.
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) January 12, 2013
Followed by what he calls "Top 5 Hip Hop Artists", in which everyone is an MC, other than Eminem, who also produces. I wonder what the distinction is?
Top 5 Hip Hop Artist: LL Cool J, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Eminem, Run-DMC.
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) January 12, 2013
He follows up with a Top 5 producer list, listing Easy Moe Be as his favorite. My first thought was, "What about Premier?"
Top 5 Producers: Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Easy Mo Bee (My fav), Jus Blaze, Marley Marl.
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) January 12, 2013
A couple tweets later..all is well. Sorry, Timbaland.
Top 5 Producers: Dr. Dre, Premo, Easy Mo Bee (Still my fav), Jus Blaze, Marley Marl.
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) January 12, 2013
Now for the ladies.
Top 5 female: MC Lyte, Lauryn Hill, Lady Of Rage, Eve, Lil' Kim
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) January 12, 2013
Ending it off with his favorite verses!
Top 3 Greatest Hip Hop Verses: Melle Mel - Beat Street Breakdown (3rd Verse), Ceelo Greene - Decisions, Decisions, Nas - One Love (cont…
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) January 12, 2013
How did you feel about this list? Do you think that Kane was a little too Old School with his choices? Do you think that Dj Premier deserved to take Timbalands spot? Who's on your top 5? Let us know below!
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